Lewis Hamilton:
“Struggled with mental health all my life”
Record Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has spoken openly about mental health problems. "When I was in my twenties, I had some really difficult periods," the 39-year-old told the British newspaper "Sunday Times". "I've struggled with my mental health my whole life."
The English Mercedes star reported "depression" at a very early age, "when I was about 13 years old".
"Couldn't talk to anyone"
Hamilton suspected the "pressure of motorsport and the difficulties at school" as possible causes. He spoke of bullying. "I had no one to talk to." The now seven-time world champion was encouraged early on in his career by his father Anthony. He attracted attention at the age of twelve with successes in karting and was given a place in the McLaren training system.
Meditation helps
As a driver in the premier class, Hamilton has been campaigning against discrimination in society and for more diversity for many years. According to the current sixth-placed driver, who will switch to Ferrari next season after twelve years and six world championship titles with Mercedes, he has changed his own daily routine during the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, meditation exercises and running sessions have helped him to cope better with everyday life.
"I found it difficult to calm my mind at first. But it's a really good way to get in touch with myself and my inner feelings and understand what I can do," explained Hamilton. He has also tried to get external help in the past without success. "I spoke to a woman once years ago, but that didn't really help me. I would still like to find someone."
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